Red Squirrel Week

We bet you’re wondering why seven days are dedicated to these ridiculously cute critters. Here’s the scoop: Eurasian red squirrels (strangely called the S. vulgaris species) have fallen on tough times. The drastic drop in their population, caused by the Squirrelpox virus and incursions of grey squirrels, have wildlife conservationists worried, so they set this week to raise awareness.

Hennie van Heerden commonly seeks adventure in South Africa while building a mass nature reserve on her home in Holland! Read about her death defying experiences, collaboration with Canon Japan, pro-photography tips and how Flickr impacted her journey.

Featured Photographer

Earlier this year, a group of ten young creatives, who met through Flickr about a decade ago, decided to come together to recreate some of their older works in a series of self-portraits they took at the very beginning of their careers. The idea was to look back, explore the memories made on Flickr, and celebrate their accomplishments as artists.

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